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noun
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
noun
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
noun
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
“he stepped on the gas”
noun
a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
verb
attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
“The despot gassed the rebellious tribes”
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